Early College Online Awards & Degrees
General Education (GE) Certificate of Proficiency
Begin your academic journey at SUU with our General Education (GE) program, your stepping stone to 2- and 4-year degrees. Explore a wide range of subjects and earn at least 30 credits in key areas like English, Math, and Science. Our GE Certificate of Proficiency is your shortcut to completing general education requirements that you can transfer to any public college or university in Utah. We highly recommend starting Early College Online during high school to make your transition to college even smoother.
Benefits of a GE Certificate:
- Save Time and Money: Simultaneously earn high school and college credits, saving you significant time and financial resources.
- Cultivate Academic Success: Boost your critical thinking skills and foster effective study habits for thriving in a college environment.
- Adaptability: Our online program lets you accommodate your busy schedule.
- Build Foundations for Further Studies: General Education courses are mandatory for college graduation. The GE Certificate acts as a stepping stone towards an associate or bachelor's degree, with credits easily transferable across Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) institutions, or stay at SUU and finish your AS and BS/BA degrees as a T-bird."
- Finish your Associates degree or Bachelors degree at SUU, or if needed, the GE Certificate is easily transferred to other Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) institutions.
SUU's General Education (GE) program is your starting point for 2- and 4-year degrees. It covers essential subjects and skills that you'll need throughout your college journey. We strongly recommend these courses for high school students in the Concurrent Enrollment program.
How to Get Your GE Certificate
Follow these simple steps to earn your GE Certificate of Proficiency:Choose the right program for you - either Concurrent Enrollment (for Utah public school students) or our global Early College Online program (for students who are homeschooled, in private/charter schools, outside Utah, or International).
- Take a few courses:
Find classes that interest you. SUU courses are transferable to high schools and other colleges and universities around the world.
- Complete a General Education (GE) Certificate of Proficiency:
Complete 30 credits in core and breadth content that fulfill the general education requirements at universities. Use this GE Worksheet to see what's required and track your progress - fill it out by making a copy.
- Complete an Associates Degree (AS):
Complete 60 credits for an Associates of Science degree from SUU. Complete classes required on the GE Worksheet and add other elective courses or general ed classes to meet 60 credits.
Discuss your GE class choices with your high school counselor.
For more guidance -
USA Students - email SUU Academic Advisor Craig Lewis at
craiglewis@suu.edu or Kristi Larrison at kristilarrison@suu.edu
International Students - meet with an International Advisor.
Associates Degree
At SUU, high school students can also earn an Associate's Degree by completing 30 GE credits and an additional 30 elective credits, making a total of 60 credits. While you can transfer credits from other colleges, you'll need to earn at least 24 credits directly from SUU. We offer a range of online courses, including in Aviation and Cybersecurity, to help you meet this requirement.
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Join us now and kick-start your educational journey with our GE Certificate.
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